You are confused about tax years. The most recently filed tax returns were for tax year 2020. In 2022 you will prepare and file a 2021 tax return.
If you are not going to claim the child for a 2021 tax return you can unenroll and opt out of receiving the monthly payments.
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal
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